A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8107489 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 78817653 epoch_slot_no: 20853 block_no: 8107312 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 83938 time: 2022-12-07 03:32:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31456a69f20cda96ed01e616d8a799d6aca839588d8104d24ac9b3ce608392c9Block Operator
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